My chickens got the squirts!!!

[Jamesg737]

Hi all,
I have a chicken who is pooping water with bubbles looking things in it. She lives in a hot climate like 35 degrees Celsius days and humid. And I am thinking that is the problem.

Second question,
My chicken also has a dirty bum and because her poohs are small it gets caught on her bum. Im thinking I'm giving her too much sunflower seeds ( less then a palm full) or too much bread ( just some of the crusts about every second day ) which is giving her the squirts. sometimes give her an Epsom salts bath. Is that the right thing to do?? If it is how often should I give her a bath.

The breed of my chicken is favorless cross catalana or something like that.

 

[codeylpowell]

You should try mixing Apple Cider Vinegar in their water, about 10 tablespoons per gallon. That will help with the waste getting stuck to the vent.

 

[Jamesg737]

Cheers I will give it a go

 

[Pork Pie]

If you do feed your chickens with a proprietary feed, I would stop any additional treats to see if that makes a difference- from my experience it can.

Good luck
Ct

 

[Jamesg737]

Cheers I will give it a go

 

[Pork Pie]

No probs!

Ct

 

[rebrascora]

10 tablespoons per gallon seems a lot. I only use about one in a gallon daily.

You could also try fermenting her feed as that seems to help digestive problems.

 

[boskelli1571]

10 tablespoons per gallon seems a lot. I only use about one in a gallon daily.

You could also try fermenting her feed as that seems to help digestive problems.

I too use 1 tablespoon/gallon. Fermented feed is a very good idea too.